February Dates
Please ensure students are properly dressed for the weather. Dressing in layers when indoors and coats, hats & gloves when outdoors. Students DO have access to their lockers to store these items. Remind your students to bring a water bottle to school daily. Please help reinforce the importance of washing hands often, especially before eating to minimize the spread of germs.
Having self-control means being able to regulate our own thoughts, feelings, and actions. It is the ability we use to stop and think before making a decision so we can do what is best in the moment. Here are 3 steps to help use self-control before making a decision:
1.STOP-Actually stop yourself. Take a few seconds to just pause the moment by taking a deep breath or counting to 10 slowly. This takes practice because it is difficult to do when you are about to make a split-second decision.
2. THINK-Think about the situation. Try and take the time and think about what is going on, who is involved, and why the situation matters. Just giving yourself this time can help you think more clearly.
3. CONSIDER: Consider the options you might have. What is a good decision? How would your future self feel about that decision? Is there something you can do differently? Let your brain consider these options before moving forward.
A new year means we are fast approaching our annual Rebecca Caudill party. This party is for students who have read three or more books from the 2025 Rebecca Caudill Young Readerâs Book Award - an annual award given to the author of the book that is voted most outstanding by students in participating Illinois schools. At the party, our students will get a chance to cast their vote for their favorite book. The winner will be announced in March.
Students need to be sure they have documented each book they have read on the online form available on their ELA teacherâs TEAMS page. The deadline to do this is Friday, February 21st. Invitations to the party will go out Monday, February 24th and the party will be held on Thursday, February 27th during lunches. In addition to voting, students will enjoy a pizza lunch and drawings for prizes.
- 6th Grade 10:52 A.M. - 11:22 A.M.
- 7th Grade 11:33 A.M. - 12:03 P.M.
- 8th Grade 12:15 P.M. - 12:45 P.M.
Students should bring their own lunches to school unless your family has pre-ordered one of the designated Hot Lunches at the start of the year - through My School Bucks.
Students are not allowed to receive delivery of food at school from anyone other than a guardian or parent during the school day.
The expectations for deliveries are as follows:
- Food must be clearly labeled with student's first and last name and grade level.
- Only drinks with screwed on caps will be accepted- nothing with straws or lids can be accepted.
- Guardians will put lunches in grade level bins found in the vestibule by the front doors. Deliveries must be received prior to student's grade level designated lunch period.
- Students are only allowed to receive food for themselves. They will not be able to share large orders of food dropped off.
